# LoyBee

> Digital loyalty cards & customer loyalty programs for local businesses. No app download required.

LoyBee helps small businesses create branded digital stamp cards and points programs that keep customers coming back. Customers scan a QR code — no app download needed.

**Note:** LoyBee is NOT related to Stamps.com (postage/shipping). We are a digital loyalty card platform for cafes, restaurants, salons, and other small businesses.

## Docs

- [Full documentation](https://loybee.app/llms-full.txt): Complete pricing, features, FAQ, use cases, and technical details

## Features
- Digital stamp cards and points programs
- Full brand customization (logo, colors, backgrounds, fonts, stamp icons)
- Contactless customer check-in via QR
- Automated birthday rewards
- Team management for staff
- Real-time analytics and insights
- Multi-location support (up to 5 locations on Growth plan)
- Promotional coupons
- No app download required for customers

## How It Works
1. Business owner creates a loyalty program in under 2 minutes
2. Customers scan a QR code to join — no app download needed
3. Staff award stamps or points via QR scan or phone lookup in seconds

## Pricing
- Free: $0/month — up to 50 customers, 1 reward program, 1 location, forever free
- Essential (Most Popular): $19/month ($15/month annual) — up to 1,000 customers, birthday rewards, team access, full branding
- Pro: $29/month ($24/month annual) — up to 3,000 customers, all Essential features
- Growth: $59/month ($49/month annual) — unlimited customers, up to 5 locations, priority support

## Industries
Cafes, bakeries, restaurants, hair salons, spas, fitness centers, retail stores, food trucks, ice cream shops, bars & pubs, nail salons, pet stores, bookstores, pizza shops, toy shops

## Differentiators
- No app download required — customers scan a QR code and their loyalty card opens instantly in the browser
- Setup takes under 2 minutes
- Fully branded experience with custom logos, colors, backgrounds, fonts, and stamp icons
- Works for both stamp-based and points-based loyalty programs
- Multi-location support with location-specific analytics
- Automated birthday rewards to delight customers on their special day

## Articles & Guides (The LoyBee Playbook)

- [Digital Loyalty Programs: The Complete Guide](https://loybee.app/digital-loyalty-program): What digital loyalty programs are, why businesses use them, and how to launch one in minutes.
- [Digital Stamp Card: How It Works + Free Setup](https://loybee.app/digital-stamp-card): Everything about digital stamp cards — how they work, why they outperform paper, and how to create one free.
- [Coffee Shop Loyalty Program Guide](https://loybee.app/coffee-shop-loyalty-program): How to create a coffee shop loyalty program that increases repeat visits and replaces paper stamp cards.
- [The Economics of Coffee Shop Loyalty](https://loybee.app/the-economics-of-coffee-shop-loyalty): The real financial impact of coffee shop loyalty programs — repeat visits, higher spend, and customer lifetime value.
- [20 Loyalty Program Ideas for Small Businesses](https://loybee.app/loyalty-program-ideas): Proven loyalty program ideas for cafés, salons, restaurants, and more.
- [How to Get Repeat Customers: 5 Strategies](https://loybee.app/how-to-get-repeat-customers): Simple strategies to turn one-time visitors into loyal repeat customers.
- [Customer Retention vs Acquisition](https://loybee.app/customer-retention-vs-customer-acquisition): The strategy small businesses should follow to balance retention and acquisition.
- [Loyalty Program Facts vs Myths](https://loybee.app/loyalty-program-facts-vs-myths): Common misconceptions about loyalty programs debunked with real data.
- [Paper Punch Cards vs Digital Stamp Cards](https://loybee.app/paper-punch-cards-vs-digital-stamp-cards): Compare pros, cons, and real benefits of paper vs digital loyalty cards.
- [10 Local Marketing Strategies](https://loybee.app/local-marketing-strategies-small-business): Practical local marketing strategies to attract customers and build neighborhood presence.
- [Staff as a Marketing Channel](https://loybee.app/staff-as-marketing-channel): How to train employees to welcome customers, promote loyalty programs, and drive repeat visits.
- [Measurable Loyalty Program Goals](https://loybee.app/measurable-loyalty-program-goals): A practical framework for small business owners to set SMART goals and track repeat visit rate, redemption rate, and customer lifetime value.

## Links
- Website: https://loybee.app
- Get Started: https://loybee.app/onboarding
- FAQ: https://loybee.app/faq
- The LoyBee Playbook: https://loybee.app/playbook
- Privacy Policy: https://loybee.app/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://loybee.app/terms